1870s Seating

A 19th century chesterfield sofa having deep rolled back and arm and button tufted upholstery, standing on turned front leg with castors and tapered square section back legs also wit...

This is a wonderful pair of 19th century French Louis XVIII style carved walnut bobbin turned arm chairs with rush seats and backs. The carved frames are in very good condition. The ...

Found in England, a rare corner armchair of exceptional craftsmanship featuring a triangular solid oak seat and elaborately hand-carved back panel with dense geometric patterning and...

Wood Swiss alp forme libre stool

An exceptional and highly decorative set of six antique carved walnut Jacobean Revival dining chairs in excellent condition, circa 1870. Each high-back chair having a pair of 'Barle...

This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival fauteuil armchairs, circa 1870 in date. They have been crafted from fabulous sol...

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...

This is an antique baronial settle. A Scottish, carved oak reception hall bench with storage, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Superior estate piece, with wonderful carve...

Fabulous Thebes Stool from the Egyptian Revival period which borrowed ( heavily) from the days of Cleopatra. Constructed from Walnut with numerous precision made lathe turnings. Cros...

A fine French Victorian hand carved walnut high back chair with lovely ecclesiastical detailing on barley twist legs and united by a classic turned H-stretcher. Winged putto flankin...

This magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI gilded armchairs, dating to the 1870s era, embodies the timeless elegance of neoclassical design. Crafted with exceptional attention...

Two classic adjustable reclining armchairs, one ebonized and one in golden oak the latter with good quality tan leather button back upholstery. The ebonized one with later upholstery...

Walnut frame with a tapestry manufactures about 1870 in France, carved with acanthus leaves and palmettes and painted with gold, the armrests supported by gilt griffins partialy pai...

Antique Victorian walnut stool having a pretty newly upholstered seat in a quality fabric depicting finches and wild flowers. It is raised on superb solid walnut cabriole legs with a...

An unusual Victorian mahogany corner chair with a deep square seat and a wide sweeping back rest. The beautifully carved mahogany frame is raised on turned reeded mahogany legs and ...

Antique quality Victorian mahogany spoon back slipper armchair C1870. Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A...

This is an attractive antique folding steamer chair. An English, walnut and bergère campaign lounge seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Elegantly crafted for portable comfort, this low-slung seat is steeped in travel heritage and refined design. Delightful Victorian steamer chair, showcasing a serpentine form and elegant proportion Crafted in select walnut with rich caramel tones and fine grain interest Bergère panel to the back rest presented in taut, clean order — comfortably supportive and visually appealing Scroll surmount adorns the crest rail, bringing a confident decorative flourish Distinguished by barley twist front supports, framing the seat with striking period detail Low and long form for relaxed lounging — a seat height of 32cm (12.5''), and a depth of 41cm (16.25'') Designed to fold away smoothly, ideal for travel, compact storage or seasonal use Suitable for use in an orangery, conservatory or terrace, adding campaign-era charm This antique steamer chair...

A 19th century English Howard style open arm library club chair having old upholstery over square thin tufted back with shaped crest and open curved arms also upholstered supported b...

Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to...

Created in the 19th century during the great European Renaissance Revival, this Dutch carved oak hall bench reflects a period when designers and craftsmen deliberately looked back to...

A particularly generous and deeply upholstered French Napoleon III salon chair with matching ottoman, newly upholstered in Christopher Hodsoll's Meadow Flower fabric in Citrus, in co...

Large antique adapted daybed ottoman stool covered in loomstate heavy cotton and natural hessian. standing on turned mahogany legs and large gilt brass castors. Dimensions: H 16″ ...

Pair of Chippendale-style dining chairs with pierced splat backs, shell-mounted seat-front friezes, and ball-and-claw front feet. Slip seats have been newly upholstered in an antique...

A classic 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair, circa 1870. This elegant library or lounge chair features its original proportions with a comfortably raked back and scrolled a...

A pair of architectural form hall chairs in solid oak with high arched and molded backs above carved vine and leaf motifs with raised shields below, carved scroll flourishes to tops ...

Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings to the upper sides and incised decoration framing the backrest, with chamfered, and carved, and dot decorat...

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Canape ~ Daybed ~ Settee captures the quiet purity, grace, and refined elegance that made Swedish neoclassical furniture...

Victorian walnut-stained beech campaign style day bed with caned seat designed to be folded up it's ratcheted on all three sections to adjust to numerous positions including flat, se...

Howard & Sons original chair Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.

In this listing you will find the only Thonet Settee No. 2 available at the moment on the market! A true museum piece, this is one of the most beautiful Thonet pieces ever made. It i...

An exceptionally elegant French Napoleon III Crapaud (toad) armchair, circa 1875, designed in the distinctive style of the celebrated Parisian workshop Maison Krieger. This beautiful...

19th Century French Gothic Revival Hall Bench in Stripped Oak brings the romance of medieval architecture into a richly carved and beautifully scaled piece of antique seating. Craft...

A fine carved antique Italian walnut Sgabello Renaissance Revival side chair, circa 1870. The chair is very finely carved, the chair back with a carved, fluted domed shaped finial w...

Having a raised newly upholstered leather seat atop a rectangular frame raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet in the Queen Anne style, likely a piano bench

An extraordinary 19th century French Black Forest hall bench, entirely hand carved from oak and conceived as a sculptural celebration of nature. Its dramatic back is formed from interlacing branches, flowering vines, abundant grape clusters, leaves, and rustic latticework, all deeply carved in open relief. The naturalistic branch form continues through the arms, supports, and slender legs, creating the appearance of a bench fashioned from the forest itself. Across the apron, carved flowers and scrolling vines repeat the botanical composition and give the piece remarkable visual continuity. The rich, dark patina settles beautifully into the recesses of the carving, emphasizing every leaf, blossom, grape, and textured branch. Black Forest inspired carving held great appeal in 19th century France, where naturalistic furniture...

Swedish long Bench 1870c Made out of pine wood. Sold in as-is condition. Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch Depth: 27 cm/10.6 inch Widht: 132 cm/51.9 inch

A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each having a turned wooden bobbin frame with turned finials above an upholstered seat, r...

The graceful curves and naturalistic ornament of the Louis XV period find beautiful expression in this 19th century French antique fauteuil. Carved from fruitwood, the frame follows ...

Victorian walnut & Mahogany cockfighting chair Circa 1875, atrributed to Wright and Mansfield The Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its b...

Rare 19th Century French wrought iron campaign bed has folding sides and replaced burlap. Terrific vintage piece.

19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood marquise or bergere. This stunning antique French Louis XVI style gilt wood chair, marquise, loveseat or bergere chair is most comfortabl...

An exceptional example of mid-Victorian craftsmanship, this chair features hand-crafted components throughout. The front supports consist of solid mahogany legs expertly shaped via t...

Large antique pouffee stool covered in Rose Tarlow striped linen. standing on turned English walnut legs and ceramic castors. Dimensions: H 15.5″ W 70″ D 31″ England Circa 1870 ...

Fantastic example of a Victorian walnut designed and created by George Hunzinger c1876. His work stands alone and is easily recognized. Numerous turnings with bent wood and the remna...

Gorgeous 19th century French Antique throne chair / armchair in the Renaissance revival period with hunt / black forest scene. Fully hand carved from European oak with marvellous pat...

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has the original silk satin covering and two bands embroidered in half stitch and applied to the fabric, the backrest...

A charismatic 19th century Henry II side or desk chair, circa 1870s. Drawing inspiration from Spanish and Renaissance Revival. Made from mahogany w...

A beautiful pair of antique Victorian lacquered chinoiserie side chairs, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1890 period. They are of very fine quality and are beautiful...

Large butcher table/bench dated 1879 from Dalarna, Sweden. My heart truly feels for this kind of furniture, where aesthetics are driven by practicality. The gray patina and wear mak...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable William Morris Rush seat Sussex armchair circa 1870-1880 as seen in th...

Large antique American Gothic Revival throne chair, circa 1870s. Made from walnut with a pierced cathedral back featuring arches and a cen...

Antique quality Victorian C1870 mahogany slipper spoon back armchair. Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A very decorative chair. The uphols...

We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...

Phillip Webb for Morris and Co attributed. A larger than usual Aesthetic Movement bobbin turned Satinwood chaise lounge or day bed, the upper turned armrests with typical Morris and ...

Phillip Webb for Morris and Co. Designed in C1866. A rare Aesthetic movement oak adjustable reclining armchair with good quality tan leather button back u...

Bruce Talbert. Gillows. A rare and important Gothic Revival tall back oak chair with the original distressed leather seat and back rest. The last image is published in Bruce Talbert...

Pair of 19th century armchairs, Napoleon III period. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood salon chair is an elegant example of Fine French craftsmanship using exotic imported wood from the Americas. Sometimes called Kingwood, rosewood is known for its natural beauty, color, hardness, and ability to last for eons. This example combines elements of the Louis Philippe form with accents from the Louis XVI style, with a graceful shield-shaped seatback carved with flowing ribbon at the top of the arched crown. The remainder of the seatback follows tailored lines accented with scrolls for a tailored opulence. The seat itself is beautifully contoured and upholstered in mohair, and features gracefully scrolled legs, with the front legs molded for added visual appeal while retaining an austerity of form that is the essence of understated elegance. If you act fast, a twin chair...

Lovely child's mid-Victorian hardwood rocking chair, ebonized with hand painted polychromed floral stenciling to the top back rail in colors of blue, green and red; gold line and fle...

In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870), incorporating a previously carved chair back and arms into the construction of this Gothic style chaise lounge. Based on the faded Gothic motifs and age separations, the repurposed pieces were most likely carved in the 16th century. The Gothic period carvings seen on the top rail include a series of foliate groupings flanked by bulbous finials. Although the carvings have faded over the course of centuries, the finials might have been leaf cups, which were often seen during the Gothic period. The back rest has been adorned with arcading beneath an infilled niche that is flanked by a pair of linenfold carvings. A cream colored cushion has been affixed by small nails above an apron embellished with barb tracery and ogee brackets. The entire lounge is supported by six block legs, with the back four extending directly from the back and the arms. Relatively low to the ground, our French Gothic oak...